2008 test · Question 81 of 100
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Official USCIS answers
- Japan, Germany, and Italy
Why this is the answer
In World War II, the United States fought against the Axis powers. The main Axis countries were Japan, Germany, and Italy. These three nations formed an alliance against the U.S. and its allies.
💡 Memory tip: Remember the Axis: Japan, Germany, Italy — 'JGI.'
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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- 83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
- 84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).